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Old 08-16-2013 | 07:57 AM
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shannah
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Sorry for the delay in posting build info. I was going to fit the firewall next but I ran into a snag with my new motor. The prop nut/bolt was seized in the prop shaft. There was absolutely no way to get it out. So, it went back into the container and I am waiting for instructions from Plettenberg.

Back to the tail assembly. I forgot to upload the final pics for flying stab mounting. The remainder of the job is very straight forward.
- assemble the stab halves with tubes. I checked the tube alignment with the pre-installed hard point in the LE of the stab. It looked like it was right in line with the center of the tube. No surprise there.


- Next I inserted a T Pin at the proper angle through the hardpoint and into the CF tube on the stab. This will give a bit of a score on the tube so that when you drill it the bit won't walk around at all.


- Then, drill through the tube. I checked the alignment prior to drilling into the stab tube
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- Finally, clean up the tube hole and then install the supplied screw. That's it.



I also mounted the rudder. Check the hinge locations. I had to move a couple of them slightly to make sure it was centered. I use Great Planes CA hinges rather than the supplied hinges. Just a personal preference of mine.
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